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Library News

March 15, 2010

A New Look for the Library Website

Winston Churchill said “To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.” But even though perfection is...

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March 13, 2010

Mice Are Nice, at least for Storytime

The Columbia Pike Branch Library sends a special Thank You to our special storytime guests – Ms Cindy from the...

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March 10, 2010

Girls Rock! Reading on International Womens' Day

Thanks to Columbia Pike Branch Library patrons for helping us celebrate International Women’s Day! Monday, Mar. 8, 2010 was the...

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March 5, 2010

Q an A: Library Collections, part 1

Library patrons often have questions and suggestions regarding the materials that end up on our shelves for the public. From...

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March 4, 2010

Meet a Dedicated Columbia Pike Volunteer

Melanie Bartlett is one of the Columbia Pike Branch Library’s fabulous volunteers. Melanie has been volunteering at Columbia Pike for...

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March 3, 2010

Author wrote book at Aurora Hills

Local author Al Burt wrote his first book, Cut the Strings, entirely on the computers at the Aurora Hills Branch...

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March 2, 2010

From the Abbey Mausoleum to Westover

Artist: Louis Comfort Tiffany Installed: 2010 Created: 1930s, restored 2004 Material: Leaded stained glass Permanently installed at the Westover Branch...

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February 24, 2010

Thank You from Arlington Public Library

It’s been a winter we’ll never forget. And there are still three more weeks of the season, according to the...

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February 22, 2010

Proposed FY 2011 Budget

The Arlington Years Thoughts From County Native and Arlington Public Library Director, Diane Kresh Dear fellow users and supporters of...

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February 22, 2010

Why do Columbia Pike Patrons Love Their Library?

Columbia Pike Branch Library patrons tell us why they love the library. “I love the library because you always find...

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February 19, 2010

Great Turnout for Columbia Pike Valentine's Day Tea

Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate Columbia Pike Branch Library’s beautiful new forest mural in the storytime room....

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February 18, 2010

'Arlingtonians on Photo Safari' – Display at Cherrydale

The photographs of two local artists, J. Fenimore Elliot and William Murray, are currently on display at the Cherrydale Branch...

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February 12, 2010

The Arlington Years: Snowver It

The Arlington Years Thoughts From County Native and Arlington Public Library Director, Diane Kresh The last several days of wintery...

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February 11, 2010

Celebrate Columbia Pike's New Storytime Room Mural – Sunday 2/14

Come celebrate Columbia Pike Branch Library’s beautiful new forest mural in the storytime room. In appreciation of our neighborhood artist...

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February 9, 2010

No Overdue Fees February 5-16

Due to the recent snowstorms, we’re not charging overdue fees for library items that came due during the storms: All...

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February 8, 2010

Columbia Pike Library is Digging Out

The Columbia Pike Branch Library staff are really looking forward to reopening – once the snows stop falling and we...

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February 6, 2010

Shirlington in the Snow

This lovely photo of the Shirlington Branch Library was taken by a Shirlington resident / Library patron. Used with permission...

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February 6, 2010

Thank You to Aurora Hills Volunteers!

On Friday, neighborhood volunteers Gail Fleming and Susan Rose Kaplan – who were not scheduled to work that day –...

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February 6, 2010

Our Wish for You this Snowy Weekend: Enough to Read, and Electricity to Watch Your DVDs

…because judging by these photos (taken by Central Library staff on Friday afternoon), our patrons definitely stocked up for the...

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February 3, 2010

Finial Finds a New Home in Westover

Artist: Louis Comfort Tiffany Installed: 2010 Created: 1930s, restored 2004 Materials: Granite. Permanently installed outside the Westover Branch Library. What’s a finial?...

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January 29, 2010

Meet The Columbia Pike Branch Manager

Meet Jason Rodgers, Branch Manager of the Columbia Pike Branch Library. Jason began his public library career in Texas, where...

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January 29, 2010

Columbia Pike Hold Shelves are Now Self-Service

The Columbia Pike Branch Library’s holds are now available for self pick up. You will find your holds, filed alphabetically...

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January 28, 2010

Meet Kim, Aurora Hills Youth Services Librarian

Have you met Kim Vu, the new Youth Services Librarian at the Aurora Hills Branch Library? An Arlington Public Library...

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January 28, 2010

A Family’s Final Resting Place

Of the two Shreve family cemeteries in Arlington, the Southern-Shreve cemetery could possibly lay claim to having a more unique...

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January 27, 2010

Cherrydale's 2nd Floor Loft Can Now be Reserved for Meetings

Need to schedule a meeting in the Cherrydale Branch Library neighborhood? Try our second floor. The loft includes tables, chairs,...

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January 26, 2010

Thanks to all who attended the Photo Exhibit Reception at Columbia Pike

The Columbia Pike Branch Library hosted a jam-packed reception for the Columbia Pike Documentary Project last Saturday, Jan. 23rd. Approximately...

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January 26, 2010

Yarn Crafters Display at Aurora Hills

Have you noticed the knitting display in the glass cases at the back of the Aurora Hills Branch Library Childrens...

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January 22, 2010

Reminder: Photo Exhibit Opening: Columbia Pike Documentary Project

Join the Columbia Pike Branch Library tomorrow for the re-scheduled opening reception of the Columbia Pike Documentary Project photography exhibition...

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January 21, 2010

Claudia Cappelle Paintings on Display at Aurora Hills

The Aurora Hills Library is pleased to be exhibiting the work of abstract painter Claudia Cappelle, from January to February...

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January 20, 2010

What's Happening on the Pike?

Want to know what is happening in and around the neighborhoods of the Columbia Pike Branch Library? The Columbia Pike...

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January 11, 2010

Walker Assistance Now Available at Central

Patrons with mobility issues can now get around Central Library with the use of an in-house walker, courtesy of Arlington’s...

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January 9, 2010

Washington Post Obituary for a former Columbia Pike Librarian

Marilyn Earl Thrall, former Columbia Pike librarian and Arlington resident, died on December 22, at age 79. The following obituary...

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January 1, 2010

Photo Exhibit Opening: Columbia Pike Documentary Project

Join the Columbia Pike Branch Library for the re-scheduled opening reception of the Columbia Pike Documentary Project photography exhibition “Work...

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December 29, 2009

Photo Exhibit at Cherrydale: Maywood Historic Neighborhood 100th Anniversary

Next time you’re at the Cherrydale Branch Library, don’t miss the exhibit of photographs commemorating the Maywood neighborhood’s hundredth anniversary....

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December 28, 2009

Service Outage: Telephone Hold Notices are Out of Order, Try Email Instead

Due to a service outage, telephone hold notices did not go out between December 16 -30. Email notices were sent...

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December 22, 2009

No Overdue Charges December 19 – 27

Due to the recent snowstorm, we’re giving everyone a few extra days to return library items that came due during...

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December 22, 2009

Columbia Pike Patron Gets Started Reading Early

Cora made her first visit to the Columbia Pike Branch Library last Wednesday at only 5 days old. Congratulations and...

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December 21, 2009

Shopping Baskets for Books at Columbia Pike

The Columbia Pike Branch Library thanks Randy Delancey of Giant Foods Store for helping to promote early literacy. He donated...

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December 18, 2009

Columbia Pike Photo Exhibit Opening – 01/23

Due to last week’s snow storm, the photo exhibit reception originally scheduled for Dec. 19 at the Columbia Pike Branch...

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December 16, 2009

Why Does Andrew Parker Volunteer?

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December 15, 2009

Don’t Touch That Dial – The Second Annual Yule Blog

  Here we come a caroling—‘tis the season to be seasonal. It’s that most wonderful time of the year for...

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December 15, 2009

Meet Shirlington's New Branch Manager

We are pleased to welcome our new Branch Manager, Kimberly Knight, to Shirlington Branch Library. Kimberly has worked in public...

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December 15, 2009

Tools for Thought from a Cherrydale Patron

“Libraries are like hardware stores for the mind.” -Tom G., Cherrydale Branch Library Patron We don’t loan tools, but we...

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December 15, 2009

Taylor School Art Display at Cherrydale

Several fifth graders at Taylor Elementary School are displaying their art work at Cherrydale Branch Library. This exhibit is the...

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December 14, 2009

A "Notable Tree" in Cherrydale?

Does our Chestnut Tree have award-winning girth? Greg Zell, an Arlington County Natural Resource Specialist, reports that the large chestnut...

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December 11, 2009

Pictures from Shirlington Light Up the Village event

The 7th annual Light Up the Village took place at the Shirlington Branch Library on December 1, 2009. The library...

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December 9, 2009

Columbia Pike Storytime Room Gets Mural

Thanks to a local artist, the Columbia Pike Branch Library storytime room is getting a new look. Kathy Fliger has...

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December 7, 2009

Much More Mango! (Language, that is)

 The Library’s Mango Languages tool now offers more languages to learn in its new Basic courses: Arabic (Levantine) – Chinese...

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December 2, 2009

Vintage Model Railroading at Columbia Pike

Check out the great display of vintage model railroading at the Columbia Pike Branch Library. A Columbia Pike Library patron,...

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November 30, 2009

Glencarlyn Author Talk with Alexander Malakhoff – 12/5/09

Join us Saturday, Dec. 5 at 1:30 pm as Glencarlyn neighborhood resident Alexander Malakhoff discusses his memoir Growing Up In...

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November 24, 2009

The Westover Time Capsule wants You!

Local historic preservationist Luke Idziak, with the sponsorship of the Arlington County Cultural Affairs Division, is creating a Westover time...

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November 20, 2009

Photo Exhibit Opening: Columbia Pike Documentary Project

Join the Columbia Pike Branch Library for an opening reception of the Columbia Pike Documentary Project photography exhibition “Work in...

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November 18, 2009

The Arlington Years: Library Wins ABBIE award for "Best Place to Learn Something New"

The Arlington Years Thoughts From County Native and Arlington Public Library Director, Diane Kresh It was announced at today’s County...

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November 17, 2009

Glencarlyn uses cisterns to save on water bills

Village Views, the Newsletter of the Glencarlyn Citizens’ Association, reports the following news from the Glencarlyn Branch Library: “Since June...

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November 16, 2009

ARLINGTON ROCKS – PT. 3: "The Seventh Dawn"

Progressive rock…I’m sure that some of you still have a few King Crimson, Yes, Moody Blues, or Emerson, Lake, &...

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November 12, 2009

Aurora Hills Hold Shelf Goes Self-Serve

Although self check-out for materials is not yet available at the Aurora Hills Branch Library, our holds shelves are now...

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November 10, 2009

Meet the New Westover Branch Manager

Youth Services Coordinator, Collection Development Specialist, Branch Manager – Kristi Jemtegaard has worn many hats in her 26 years with...

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November 6, 2009

Video: Westover Library and Reed School Dedication

If you missed the dedication of  the new Westover Branch Library, check out this Newsmakers video from AVN.
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November 3, 2009

Cherrydale's Chestnut Tree

Have you ever noticed how big the chestnut tree is at the Cherrydale Branch Library? Neighbors tell us that this...

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October 31, 2009

New Westover Dedicated October 30, 2009

We had a wonderful dedication for the new Reed School-Westover Branch Library building on Friday. The rain held off and...

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October 30, 2009

Artist Julian Oteyza Featured at Shirlington

Julian Oteyza, a painter from the Philippines, is the Shirlington Branch Library’s featured artist for the month of November.  Oteyza...

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October 26, 2009

Open House at Westover, Saturday Oct. 31

Want to know what’s happening over at the Westover Branch Library this weekend?  (get a printable PDF version) 10 a.m....

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October 23, 2009

"A Library is a Dangerous Place"

                The new Westover Branch Library opened October 31, 2009, at the corner...

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October 20, 2009

How Much Electricity Does My ______ Use?

Watts killing you? The Library can help you figure out home electricity usage. Ask for a Kill A Watt™ meter...

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October 20, 2009

You're Invited! Westover Deadication and Open House

Friday, Oct. 30                                                                 Saturday, Oct. 31
10 a.m.                                                                             10 a.m. – 4 p.m.          

Sincerely, 
Westover Branch Library

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October 14, 2009

Own a Piece of Old Westover

The Library will hold an auction of support materials from the Old Westover Branch Library on Saturday, Oct. 24. This...

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October 6, 2009

Opening Day Westover Walkabout, October 31

We’re pleased to announce Walk Arlington’s Westover Walkabout, a new Opening Day activity taking place during the Reed School/Westover Branch...

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September 28, 2009

The Westover Migration Begins

http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649After a great last day at the Old Westover Branch Library on Saturday, tons of materials are currently being relocated...

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September 25, 2009

OLD Westover: June 16, 1963 – Sept. 26, 2009

The old Westover Branch Library building will end it’s very successful 46-years of serving the public this Saturday, Sept. 26...

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September 22, 2009

Halloween Festivities at New Westover

It’s good to know well in advance what’s ahead! Halloween is always a busy day for Arlington families, and we...

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September 16, 2009

Interior Photos of New Westover

http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649  Check out the landscaping,
  carpeting and outside book returns
  on our new Westover Branch Library building.

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September 16, 2009

In Between Days: Returns and Holds at Westover

Feel free to return all Library materials to the Old Westover Branch Library until Saturday, Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. ...

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September 14, 2009

A Time Capsule for Westover

The Arlington County Cultural Affairs Division is sponsoring a time capsule for the Westover community, to be installed this fall...

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September 1, 2009

The Great Outdoors

Swimming in Arlington The young girls above are enjoying a rarity in Arlington County: swimming in an outdoor pool. Although...

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September 1, 2009

Can You Help Me Track Down My Long Lost Friend?

You might want to try these library tools: Reference USAThis online tool searches US Postal Service data, including the National...

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August 27, 2009

The Arlington Years: OLD Westover Will Close Sept. 26 in Preparation for NEW Westover

The Arlington Years Thoughts from County Native and Arlington Public Library Director, Diane Kresh Greetings Readers, We wanted to let...

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August 27, 2009

Old Westover Closing Date: September 26, 2009

Saturday, Sept. 26 has been set as the official closing date of our current Westover building. Public operations will cease...

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August 26, 2009

Plaza Staff Rec: 'Eating Well in Season'

Thinking about joining a Farm Share/CSA, or getting your produce from your local Farmer’s Market instead of the grocery store?...

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August 21, 2009

Westover in the News

Click on architect’s rendering to get a closer look at the new Westover Branch Library – Reed School building. Video...

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August 20, 2009

Where can I find the City of Arlington?

Actually, there isn’t one!No incorporated towns or cities lie within Arlington’s boundaries.“Arlington is an urban county of about 26 square...

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August 11, 2009

New Westover Building To Open In Late October

The new Westover Branch Library building is currently set to open in late October, with an open house for our...

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August 6, 2009

The Arlington Years: New Westover Branch Library Opening in Late October

The Arlington Years Thoughts from County Native and Arlington Public Library Director, Diane Kresh More details to come but we’ve...

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July 20, 2009

What's the Difference Between the Library of Congress and other Libraries?

All libraries are special, but the Library of Congress is truly unique in many ways: SIZE: It’s the biggest library...

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July 13, 2009

The Arlington Years: Former Library Director Lelia Saunders Has Died

The Arlington Years Thoughts from County Native and Arlington Public Library Director, Diane Kresh Sad news today about someone who...

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July 12, 2009

Can You Recomend a Good Doctor?

We can’t give medical advice, but Washington Consumers’ Checkbook can help you find a local doctor with a good reputation....

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July 7, 2009

Arlington Reads Author Interview: Jeffrey Toobin on “The Nine”

Arlington Reads 2009 Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court On April 30, Library Director Diane Kresh and Arlington...

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July 5, 2009

Do Arlington's Street Names Follow a Pattern?

They do, and knowing what it is will probably save you some time. Named streets generally run north-south and are...

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June 23, 2009

Littlest Italy

Quarries for Washington Arlington is not known for its vibrant Italian community, but actually at one time there was a...

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June 19, 2009

The Arlington Years: New Thursday, Friday Hours for Cherrydale, Glencarlyn; Westover Remains Open

The Arlington Years Thoughts From County Native and Arlington Public Library Director, Diane KreshHello again, Thank you for your patience...

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May 14, 2009

What are the most popular first names in Virginia?

We don’t keep track, but you bet Social Security knows! This government agency indexes the most popular names for a...

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May 12, 2009

An Historic School

From School to Historical Society Driving along Arlington Ridge Road you pass an old two-story brick building with a bell...

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April 29, 2009

The Arlington Years: Aurora Hills to Keep Hours; Cherrydale, Glencarlyn Reduced By One Day

The Arlington Years Thoughts from County Native and Arlington Public Library Director, Diane Kresh More details on the approved FY...

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April 14, 2009

Jacobs Castle

Over the years, Arlington County has seen many residences and buildings rise and fall, but few can claim to have...

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April 13, 2009

The Arlington Years: Fiscal Affairs Advisory Commission on FY 2010 Proposed Library Budget

The Arlington Years Thoughts from County Native and Arlington Public Library Director, Diane Kresh As submitted to the County Board,...

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March 31, 2009

The Arlington Years: Library Proposed FY 2010 Budget FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

The Arlington Years Thoughts from County Native and Arlington Public Library Director, Diane Kresh Hello,The following is based on questions...

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February 26, 2009

The Arlington Years: Arlington Public Library Service Reductions and the FY 2010 Budget

The Arlington Years Thoughts from County Native and Arlington Public Library Director, Diane KreshDear friends,As we adjust to the new...

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February 26, 2009

Close Encounters

UFOs in Arlington! Arlington’s X-Files, Pt. 1 At some time in our lives, most of us have seen something puzzling...

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February 25, 2009

The Arlington Years: Fiscal Year 2010 Recommended Arlington Public Library Budget

The Arlington Years Thoughts from County Native and Arlington Public Library Director, Diane Kresh Please read the proposed Department of...

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February 3, 2009

The Arlington Years: The Day the Music Died (almost)

The Arlington Years Thoughts from County Native and Arlington Public Library Director, Diane Kresh Fifty years ago today teen pop...

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January 27, 2009

Snowy Fun and Games on "County Hill"

Excerpt from our Oral History with Clyde Shepard

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